How much lubrication

iandennis

I've fitted a full deore groupset, cassette and chain to my hardrock. How much lube should I use ? I've been using GT85 and muk off wet lube but only a little (few drops on the cassette then spin the chain) Is this enough ?

thanks

Ian

nicklouse

none yet.

njee20

Don't lube the cassette, pointless. You need a few drops of lubs on the rollers of the chain, drop it on whilst pedalling backwards, then wipe off the excess. Lube on the outside plates of the chain does nothing at all, so no point in covering it.

getonyourbike

I put a drop on each link, on the lower run, of the chain as its the side that contacts with the cassette and chainrings. I cover the run and then move it around and do the same until the whole chain is covered. Next, change through all the gears, cassette first and then the chainrings. Leave it to soak into the rollers and then wipe off the excess about an hour later with a rag. By the way, muc off wet lube is good stuff, stop using GT85, there isn't enough lubrication for bike chains. I've found that after a rinse with the hosepipe, the chain always comes up perfectly clean again, just another coat of lube and off you go again.

bennett_346

getonyourbike wrote:

I put a drop on each link, on the lower run, of the chain as its the side that contacts with the cassette and chainrings. I cover the run and then move it around and do the same until the whole chain is covered. Next, change through all the gears, cassette first and then the chainrings. Leave it to soak into the rollers and then wipe off the excess about an hour later with a rag. By the way, muc off wet lube is good stuff, stop using GT85, there isn't enough lubrication for bike chains. I've found that after a rinse with the hosepipe, the chain always comes up perfectly clean again, just another coat of lube and off you go again.

No need to change gears, all your doing is spraying the lube you just put on the chain back off before its had time to work into the links. A simple backspin or two is enough.

The cassette should not purposefully be lubricated; it's a waste and will attract dirt.

getonyourbike

bennett_346 wrote:

getonyourbike wrote:

I put a drop on each link, on the lower run, of the chain as its the side that contacts with the cassette and chainrings. I cover the run and then move it around and do the same until the whole chain is covered. Next, change through all the gears, cassette first and then the chainrings. Leave it to soak into the rollers and then wipe off the excess about an hour later with a rag. By the way, muc off wet lube is good stuff, stop using GT85, there isn't enough lubrication for bike chains. I've found that after a rinse with the hosepipe, the chain always comes up perfectly clean again, just another coat of lube and off you go again.

No need to change gears, all your doing is spraying the lube you just put on the chain back off before its had time to work into the links. A simple backspin or two is enough.

The cassette should not purposefully be lubricated; it's a waste and will attract dirt.

I don't know why i do it, it seems to make sense in my little head. Anyway the grime doesn't bother me, as like I said it a quick hosing down and everything looks like new again.

nicklouse

no need to lube a new chain.

bennett_346

nicklouse wrote:

no need to lube a new chain.

Do clean the sides though, the prelube is very sticky, especially in winter.